# Building Block Shadows LEGO Shows Big Creativity with Small and Basic Shapes By Rachel | Published 2009-08-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ads References: [thisblogrules](http://www.thisblogrules.com/2009/08/shadow-knows-lego-creative-ads.html) & [lego](http://www.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx) Making shapes look like what you’re imagining with [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper) building blocks is pretty much impossible; it’s almost all about creativity. With that in mind, LEGO has created this fun line of images that show the LEGO shape result and what the builder wanted it to be. The LEGO designs include a dinosaur, war tank, boat and plane, which in LEGO are all just 2 or 3 blocks on top of one another. Definitely a fun way to support the [creative use of LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-built-that)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative LEGO Building:** Opportunity to innovate creative designs with basic LEGO blocks. - **Imaginative Shape Representation:** Exploring ways to depict desired shapes through basic LEGO structures. - **Promoting Creativity:** Encouraging creative thinking and problem solving through LEGO building. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Integrating new design possibilities for LEGO sets. - **Education:** Implementing LEGO-based activities to stimulate creativity and critical thinking in classrooms. - **Entertainment:** Developing interactive experiences that merge LEGO building with digital technologies for a more immersive play experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imaginative Buildable Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-luggage.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Antique-Style Building Block Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-led-lamp.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set.md) - [Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md)